1 Dirham - Anatolian Imitation of Abu Sa`id Type C

Issuer Uncertain Anatolian beylik (Anatolian Beyliks)
Year 1320-1350
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.8 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Album Islamic#B2221
Obverse description Polylobe shaped cartouche containing inscription in several lines, additional inscription around, all within concentric solid and beaded circles.
Obverse script Arabic
Obverse lettering ضرب في ايام السلطان الاعظم خلّد الله ملكه
(Translation: Struck at the time of the Mighty Sultan Abu Sa`id - May God perpetuate his reign)
Reverse description Arabic inscription with blundered date and mint around inscription in lobated square. All surrounded by concentric solid and beaded circles.
Reverse script Arabic
Reverse lettering لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله ابو بكر ـ عمر ـ عثمان ـ علي
(Translation: No deity but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God - Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali (the first 4 caliphs of Islam))
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1320-1350) - -
Numisquare ID 9743216550
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